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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.02, 271.32 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.02, 271.32 and 160.78 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.02 : 271.32 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.02/271.32 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.02x = 271.32 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.02x = 43,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622.83/181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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